Pico do Fogo (Fogo)

The guide was updated: 2018-11-29

Pico do Fogo, Cape Verde's youngets and most active volcano, towers beautifully but menacingly over the island of Fogo. The mezmerizing black volcanic soil is reminiscent of similar fiery peaks in Hawaii or Iceland, and is used to grow coffee. A small village, Chã das Caldeiras, is precariously located in caldera very near the peak, and adventurers can hike up the imposing 2,900 metres for unparalleled views of the island.